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Thank You, Tampa Bay Rays
Thank You, Tampa Bay Rays
The 2008 World Series will be Boston Red Sox free, and millions upon millions people have only the Tampa Bay Rays to thank. Somewhere, someplace, Manny Ramirez is smiling.
Rays/Phillies World Series Proves National Broadcasters Need Less of the Red Sox and Yankees
Rays/Phillies World Series Proves National Broadcasters Need Less of the Red Sox and Yankees
bizofbaseball.com — The Rays/Phillies World Series is likely to be the lowest rated ever. Here's why that really matters.... (more) Rays/Phillies World Series Proves National Broadcasters ...
Crasnick: Rays continue improbable run to Series
Crasnick: Rays continue improbable run to Series
sports.espn.go.com — With a big boost from rookie left-hander David Price, the Rays are headed to the World Series... after outlasting the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS. (more) Crasnick: Rays continue improbable run to Series
Rays Prove to Be Too Much For the Red Sox
Rays Prove to Be Too Much For the Red Sox
fenwaywest.blogspot.com — The game started off so well; Pedroia's early homer and Lester mowing them down in order. The... Rays tied it up in the 4th and took the lead in the 5th. Garza settled in and became untouchable, giving up just one more hit until he was pulled after 7 ... (more) Rays Prove to Be Too Much For the Red Sox
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